Progressives

Tuskegee Institute Opens

1888

The Tuskegee Institute was an African American school that focused on practical education.

Plessy vs. Furgeson

1896

This was a lawsuit started by Homer Plessy when he boarded a rail car designated for use by whites only.

Meat Inspection Act

1906

This act came after muckraker Upton Sinclair published his book, “The Jungle.” This act required meat to be inspected before sold.

NAACP Formed

1909

This stands for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This soon became one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the country.

16th Amendment

1909

This amendment created an income tax. The reform was aimed at curbing the power of the rich.

Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

1911

Women were burned to death and jumping out of a 10 story building to escape a fire. This resulted in rules for work buildings.

Election of 1912

1912

Roosevelt decided to run for president again, but couldn’t run as a republic because Taft was still running. He created a political party called “Bull Moose,” or Progressive Party. Because of the split votes, Woodrow Wilson, a democrat, won the election.

17th Amendment

1913

This amendment allowed direct election of senators which gave more power to the voters.

18th Amendment

1919

The 18th Amendment is also known as the Volstead Act and banned all alcohol.

19th Amendment

1920

This amendment gave women the right to vote. This took action after Susan B. Anthony fought for women's suffrage.